Q: 17 y/o ran away from a level 3 dcs facility and wants to resurface at 18
He wants to be free from running all the time and his birthday is nearing really fast. But he's afraid that in the state of Tennessee (Chattanooga) they won't leave him alone until he's 19. Can he come out of hiding at 18 or will they just keep trying to come after him. Ps he won't listen when everyone says go back he wants to stay out til his bday
A: The answer depends on how he was committed to DCS and specifically which facility he ran from. If he was committed to DCS because he committed a delinquent offense, then the juvenile court can exercise jurisdiction over him and keep him in DCS custody until he turns 19. If he ran from a YDC, he can also face additional charges for escape. He should contact an attorney to see what his options are.
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